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yesterday the president surrounded by children who wrote him letters after the newtown tragedy urged congress to take action on a number of proposals including universal background checks for anyone buying a gun, restoring the ban on military style assault weapons and limiting magazines to ten rounds, giving law enforcement additional tools to prosecute gun crimes and improving the mental health system for young people in this country. the president also outlined 23 executive orders that mostly reinforced existing laws, speaking directly to congress he urged action despite a tough political road ahead. >> this will be difficult. there will be pundits and politicians and special interest lobbyists publicly warning of a tyrannical all out assault on on liberty. not because that's true but because they want to gin up fear or higher ratings or revenue for themselves. the only way we'll be able to change is if their audience, their constituents, their membership says this time must be different. that this time we must do something to protect our communities and our kids. weapons designed
yesterday the president surrounded by children who wrote him letters after the newtown tragedy urged congress to take action on a number of proposals including universal background checks for anyone buying a gun, restoring the ban on military style assault weapons and limiting magazines to ten rounds, giving law enforcement additional tools to prosecute gun crimes and improving the mental health system for young people in this country. the president also outlined 23 executive orders that mostly...
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look, the newtown tragedy was an anomolis horror. i know how newtown happened. i'm still really, really wrecked over why. >> when you say it's an anomaly. it wasn't really in a sense that last four or five mass shootings in america in the last 18 months involved a similar pattern of unstable, young white men -- >> in the scope of history. in the century of the 50 years, 40 years. >> the point i'm making is there's an escalation in this particular type of deranged, young, white men in their early 20s getting access to assault rifles and committing mass murder. that's become not the norm but certainly the last five mass shootings you have seen that particular type of weapon used. i keep asking people, maybe you can give me a more sensible answer -- >> virginia tech i don't remember. i thought he had handguns. >> i'm talking in the last year. seven mass shootings in america in the last year. aurora the guy used an ar-15. sandy hook, ar-15. new york firemen lured to their deaths. >> congressman giffords was handguns. >> that's equally important. i just don't underst
look, the newtown tragedy was an anomolis horror. i know how newtown happened. i'm still really, really wrecked over why. >> when you say it's an anomaly. it wasn't really in a sense that last four or five mass shootings in america in the last 18 months involved a similar pattern of unstable, young white men -- >> in the scope of history. in the century of the 50 years, 40 years. >> the point i'm making is there's an escalation in this particular type of deranged, young, white...
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in the wake of the newtown school massacre, today, tucson, arizona, is marking the second anniversary of a gunman's attack. we'll have more from there, coming up in just a moment. >>> also today, court hearing resumes in the shootings at an aurora, california, movie theater. during day one yesterday, james holmes appeared with a beard. the shock of red hair gone. veteran cops testifying breaking down in tears, recalling the horror inside the theater. and we learned holmes bought his ticket 12 days before the shooting. >>> and the shooting sprees in aurora and newtown are very much on the minds of people in tucson today. >> so many lives were changed forever by a gunman's assault. here's abc's tahman bradley. >> reporter: survivors of the mass shooting in tucson, arizona, have not abandoned their push for change. they joined hundreds at an interfaith service, praying for new laws. former congresswoman gabby giffords, who was among those badly injured at the shooting two years ago, traveled to newtown, connecticut, last friday, where she and her husband, mark kelly, met with the familie
in the wake of the newtown school massacre, today, tucson, arizona, is marking the second anniversary of a gunman's attack. we'll have more from there, coming up in just a moment. >>> also today, court hearing resumes in the shootings at an aurora, california, movie theater. during day one yesterday, james holmes appeared with a beard. the shock of red hair gone. veteran cops testifying breaking down in tears, recalling the horror inside the theater. and we learned holmes bought his...
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it took place at newtown high school last night. parents whose children were killed in the sandy hook massacre used the hearing to demand stricter state gun laws. lawmakers also heard from newtown residents who spoke against more restrictions on gun owners. >>> on capitol hill, shooting victim and former congresswoman, gabby giffords, was helped into a hearing by her husband, mark kelly. it was a powerful call for congressional action. giffords demanded lawmakers do something, despite the opposition. >> too many children are dying. too many children. it will be hard. but the time is now. you must act. be bold, be courageous. americans are counting on you. >> and then, kelly called for better background checks for all gun sales. wayne lapierre of the national rifle association says background checks aren't the answer because criminals buying guns don't use them. >>> there's new momentum towards immigration reform. a bipartisan group from the house is working on legislation similar to proposals by senate negotiators and president obam
it took place at newtown high school last night. parents whose children were killed in the sandy hook massacre used the hearing to demand stricter state gun laws. lawmakers also heard from newtown residents who spoke against more restrictions on gun owners. >>> on capitol hill, shooting victim and former congresswoman, gabby giffords, was helped into a hearing by her husband, mark kelly. it was a powerful call for congressional action. giffords demanded lawmakers do something, despite...
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. >>> now we turn to gun control and our post newtown era. the white house is gearing up for a fight on this issue, announcing today they will meet with representatives of the nra later this week. nba's ron mott covering this story for us. >> reporter: two years ago today 9-year-old christina-taylor green was the youngest shot in a grocery store. in a new campaign her mother is pleading for stricter gun laws. >> i have one question for our leaders, when will you find the courage to stand up to the gun lobby? >> reporter: her questions are part of a growing chorus around the country for gun prevention. today, calls for action were joined by a new voice, former congresswoman gabrielle giffords who was shot in the head in the arizona spree, launching an effort to curb gun violence. >> gabby and i are both gun owners. we are strong supporters of the second amendment but we've got to do something from getting the guns into the wrong hands. >> reporter: it's a sentiment that seems to be spreading. a gallup poll taken after newtown says 58% are toug
. >>> now we turn to gun control and our post newtown era. the white house is gearing up for a fight on this issue, announcing today they will meet with representatives of the nra later this week. nba's ron mott covering this story for us. >> reporter: two years ago today 9-year-old christina-taylor green was the youngest shot in a grocery store. in a new campaign her mother is pleading for stricter gun laws. >> i have one question for our leaders, when will you find the...
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. >>> in newtown, a community deciding what to do with an outpouring of sympathy sent their way. after the tragedy at sandy hook elementary school. signs of grief and support from across the country blanketing their town three weeks after the attack. the town deciding where to put it all. and this evening, not far from that town, a gun show this weekend. in fact, gun shows across the country seeing booming business amid fears the white house might soon act on gun control. here's abc's mark greenblatt. >> reporter: the surging demand for guns drew so many to this gun show in los angeles over the weekend. the worry wasn't weapons, but the size of the crowd. this father brought her daughter along to stock up, worried about looming gun reform. >> we went through and came down to get what we wanted before everything's illegal. >> reporter: but closer to newtown, at least four gun shows canceled. the show went on in nearby stanford, connecticut, even after the local mayor called the organizers insensitive. >> what would you say to the mayor? >> i'd say he's wrong. >> why is he wrong? >
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to facebook.com/progresso to enter. >>> straight ahead, an emotional day ahead for the community of newtown as the kids of sandy hook elementary school head back to class. >>> a traffic alert you need to know it. the major roadway you'll find blocked off after a water main bursts. >>> good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. welcome to "news4 today" this thursday, january 3, 2013. >>> in adams-morgan, police are trying to identify a body found on biltmore street. a man has been missing since new year's eve. megan mcgrath with more. >> reporter: the discovery was made last night. the body found at the bottom of a light shaft at an apartment in biltmore streets in adams-morgan. there's a rooftop patio at the top of this building. we're told by neighbors there were people up there celebrating on new year's eve. police were on the scene until about 2:30 this morning collecting evidence and piecing together exactly what happened. of course, also trying to identify the body that was found at the bottom of that shaft. one of the things they're looking into is the possibility t
to facebook.com/progresso to enter. >>> straight ahead, an emotional day ahead for the community of newtown as the kids of sandy hook elementary school head back to class. >>> a traffic alert you need to know it. the major roadway you'll find blocked off after a water main bursts. >>> good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. welcome to "news4 today" this thursday, january 3, 2013. >>> in adams-morgan, police are trying to...
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we join the nation in sorrow over the tragedy that occurred in newtown, connecticut. there's nothing more precious than our children. we have no more sacred duty than to protect our children and to keep them safe. that's why we ask former congressman and undersecretary of homeland security hutchinson to bring in every available expert to develop a model school shield program, one that can be individually tailored to make our schools as safe as possible. it's time to throw an immediate blan ket of security around our children. about a third of our schools right now have armed security already because it works. and that number is growing every day. right now state officials local authorities and school districts in 50 states are considering their own plans to protect children in schools. in addition, we need to enforce the thousands of gun laws already on the books. prosecuting criminals who misuse firearms works. unfortunately, we see a dramatic collapse in federal gun prosecutions in recent years. in 2011, federal firearms prosecutions per capita were down 35% from th
we join the nation in sorrow over the tragedy that occurred in newtown, connecticut. there's nothing more precious than our children. we have no more sacred duty than to protect our children and to keep them safe. that's why we ask former congressman and undersecretary of homeland security hutchinson to bring in every available expert to develop a model school shield program, one that can be individually tailored to make our schools as safe as possible. it's time to throw an immediate blan ket...
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. >>> after the newtown tragedy, the loud cry that enough is enough. mass shootings must stop. >> we won't prevent them all. but that can't be an excuse not to try. >> since then, we've seen action. not new laws but a huge spike in gun sales and crazy talk. >> 1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms. >> but get ready, the president appears ready to make some changes with or without congress' approval. >>> a warning from one psychologist. the actions and attitudes of women are making them a lot like, well, men. >> they're trying to keep up with the boys. it's a trap. it's a freedom trap. >> one recent example, binge drinking. you won't believe this scary trend for american women. >>> and baseball's all-time hit king, pete rose, on his new reality show. his ban from the hall of fame and how some of the biggest names were shut out of the hall because of suspected steroid use. we push for answers. >> why are you putting me on the spot like that? i have people from tlc standing right here ready to knock me in the head. >>> first, we'll star
. >>> after the newtown tragedy, the loud cry that enough is enough. mass shootings must stop. >> we won't prevent them all. but that can't be an excuse not to try. >> since then, we've seen action. not new laws but a huge spike in gun sales and crazy talk. >> 1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms. >> but get ready, the president appears ready to make some changes with or without congress' approval. >>> a warning from one...
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but the decision to hold a gun collection show near newtown, connecticut, drew mixed messages. joe biden's gun violence task force is expected to put guard recommendations. the washington post could include the stiffer penalties for carrying guns near schools and track gun movement and sales and strengthen mental health and background checks. >> to keep the guns out of dangerous people. >> reporter: the white house may be working for ways to work around the nra. >> plenty of time to take a look at their recommendations once they come forward. what's going to dominate washington for the next three months here is going to and spending and debt. >> reporter: president obama has promised that gun violence is an issue that he won't put off. >>> and now here's your "first look" at this dish of scrambled politics. >>> general stanley mcchris tall wris there was a quote deficit of trust over decisions about the war. he was fired in 2010 after an article in rolling stone quoted him and his staff making dismisive comments about the white house. >>> former new york governor eliot spitzer
but the decision to hold a gun collection show near newtown, connecticut, drew mixed messages. joe biden's gun violence task force is expected to put guard recommendations. the washington post could include the stiffer penalties for carrying guns near schools and track gun movement and sales and strengthen mental health and background checks. >> to keep the guns out of dangerous people. >> reporter: the white house may be working for ways to work around the nra. >> plenty of...
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, connecticut. >>> in newtown, connecticut, they are being overwhelmed by donations. though town officials said they have more than they can handle, toys, school supplies and other gifts keep pouring in in the wake of the massacre newtown now has a warehouse to hold the items being trucked in every day. a task force will figure out how to deal with all of the donations. >> people just want to feel like they're doing something. >> yes. >>> as we have reported the obama administration is promising quick action on new gun control laws following the shooting at sandy hook elementary. it is clear plenty of people across the country want to get their hand on guns and now. abc's mark greenblat has more. >> reporter: the surging demand for guns drew so many to this gun show near los angeles over the weekend, the worry wasn't weapons but the size of the crowds. this father brought his daughter along to stock up. worried about looming gun reforms. >> we went through and came down here to got what we wanted before everything is illegal. >> reporter: closer to newtown, at least f
, connecticut. >>> in newtown, connecticut, they are being overwhelmed by donations. though town officials said they have more than they can handle, toys, school supplies and other gifts keep pouring in in the wake of the massacre newtown now has a warehouse to hold the items being trucked in every day. a task force will figure out how to deal with all of the donations. >> people just want to feel like they're doing something. >> yes. >>> as we have reported the...
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. >>> more than six weeks since newtown and the gun debate takes center stage in d.c. you are watch msnbc. we will talk to connecticut senator about what is realistically going to get done. plus president obama sits down with hispanic caucus leaders to talk about immigration reform. congress woman sanchez was one at the meeting. >>> she is packing up and moving out and heading home. what is next for hillary clinton? we will check in with one of the long-time residents of hillary land. president obama is urging gun control advocates to listen to voices of americans who grew up hunting. if you grew up and your dad gave you a hunting rifle when you were ten and that became part of your family's traditions you would see why you'd be pretty protective of that. >>> congressman paul ryan sat down for his first talk show appearance since the election. the congressman told david gregory that it is premature to talk about whether he will run for president in 2016. >> i represent wisconsin and i am chairman of the budget committee. i think i can do my job representing the people
. >>> more than six weeks since newtown and the gun debate takes center stage in d.c. you are watch msnbc. we will talk to connecticut senator about what is realistically going to get done. plus president obama sits down with hispanic caucus leaders to talk about immigration reform. congress woman sanchez was one at the meeting. >>> she is packing up and moving out and heading home. what is next for hillary clinton? we will check in with one of the long-time residents of...
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it could have been another newtown, connecticut. a confessed teenage killer, investigators say intent on causing a massacre, but he stopped short. >>> and later, how manti te'o explained the girlfriend who never was and his statements about her after he knew she was fictitiou fictitious. >> we begin as we do every night, keeping them honest, looking for facts, not looking for opinions or playing favorite, not supporting democrats or republicans. you can find that elsewhere. just looking at reporting. real reporting looking for the truth, calling out hypocrisy. so tonight, how politicians who oppose women serving in combat reconcile their position with the facts about women serving in combat. you can hear for yourself and you can decide for yourself. today, defense secretary leon panetta announced the military will allow women to serve in front line combat, even in potentially special forces. >> our nation was built on the premise of the citizen soldier. and our democracy, i believe it is the responsibility of every citizen to protec
it could have been another newtown, connecticut. a confessed teenage killer, investigators say intent on causing a massacre, but he stopped short. >>> and later, how manti te'o explained the girlfriend who never was and his statements about her after he knew she was fictitiou fictitious. >> we begin as we do every night, keeping them honest, looking for facts, not looking for opinions or playing favorite, not supporting democrats or republicans. you can find that elsewhere. just...
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we are at the newtown high school. it opened up this evening with first responders, the police chief being violence in our society, then moved on to the parents who lost their loved sons and daughters. i want you to listen to one of the mothers, scarlet lewis. what she said really stood out to me, describing her beautiful 6-year-old son, jesse. >> i wanted to take just a few minutes to introduce you to jesse. jesse was 6 years old. he had really soft skin and i used to grab him and pinch him every chance i got. he was getting pretty heavy at 61 pounds, but i still carried him when i was tired. i think about kissing his sleeping cheek all the time. how soft it was and how glad i am that i took the opportunity when i could. >> i spoke with some other parents here, erin. i spoke with chris mcdonald. he lost his daughter, grace. he said he wasn't here to talk tonight publicly. he was here to listen. he said tonight is a valuable night to have this conversation. i also took time to speak with dave wheeler, father of benjami
we are at the newtown high school. it opened up this evening with first responders, the police chief being violence in our society, then moved on to the parents who lost their loved sons and daughters. i want you to listen to one of the mothers, scarlet lewis. what she said really stood out to me, describing her beautiful 6-year-old son, jesse. >> i wanted to take just a few minutes to introduce you to jesse. jesse was 6 years old. he had really soft skin and i used to grab him and pinch...
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these masses aurora, virginia tech, tucson, obviously newtown. lost 20 children. >> i am telling you legal weapons in so many of the cases legal weapons this tindustry ha to goat a hold of this situation. my child walks the streets of new york city. we can't have weapons open in the market that can cause such horrible damage. if we didn't use the tools we wouldn't stand up. >> this is how i feel i have the better argument and here's why. say all of the things you just said. why go to a law abiding -- why go to a law abiding company that employs thousands of american citizens and say, you are black listed, you are done no relations should be had with you because i don't happen to like the right you are exercising. >> i exercise my first amendment right as a leader elected by the people. >> you have power they don't have. >> and i use that power to change a status quo that is killing our children. as simple as that. this $1.5 billion in pension fund money at the state and local level 100 million or more of that is going into guns and ammunition ind
these masses aurora, virginia tech, tucson, obviously newtown. lost 20 children. >> i am telling you legal weapons in so many of the cases legal weapons this tindustry ha to goat a hold of this situation. my child walks the streets of new york city. we can't have weapons open in the market that can cause such horrible damage. if we didn't use the tools we wouldn't stand up. >> this is how i feel i have the better argument and here's why. say all of the things you just said. why go...
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the state of connecticut, where newtown is located, is also holding hearings about whether to change its gun laws. one of the witnesses at the hearing tonight will be nichole hockley. her six-year-old son, dylan, was killed at sandy hook elementary school. she spoke with michelle miller today at the offices of sandy hook promise, the antiviolence group formed by newtown residents. >> reporter: why is now the time for you to stand up and speak? >> now is the time because it's the only way i can... start to make any sense of this for myself. dylan was just pure love, when you get right down to it. i am not being fair to his legacy and memory if i sit back and do nothing. >> reporter: what do you want to happen? >> all i've seen, in all honesty, so far, are people immediately jumping on agendas. i find that disgusting. i would rather see more conversation and listening taking place. >> reporter: the hockleys lived just yards away from the home of the gunman. she saw adam lanza only once. it was from a distance, the week of the attack. >> it's a physical reaction to realize that, at some
the state of connecticut, where newtown is located, is also holding hearings about whether to change its gun laws. one of the witnesses at the hearing tonight will be nichole hockley. her six-year-old son, dylan, was killed at sandy hook elementary school. she spoke with michelle miller today at the offices of sandy hook promise, the antiviolence group formed by newtown residents. >> reporter: why is now the time for you to stand up and speak? >> now is the time because it's the...
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the community of newtown connecticut takes another significant step as they tried to heal from the shooting rampage at tomorrow former congresswoman gabby giffords will visit the site of the shooting to the students who attended the school attended the hearing. the bus ride to school for sandy hook students is now 6 mi. longer than but this is an important part of the journey. it is a healing shelf so it is supposed to heal us. she heard the gunshots on the school was changed forever the fourth graders return to school this morning. getting them on the bus for us is moving forward now it's getting back to retain so they get back to that normalcy and start learning again. the road to the new sandy hook elementary school is aligned with signs welcoming the children. most of the kids were excited they had seen friends that they hadn't seen in a while. today was their first day it all together again after 20 of the fellow classmates and six administrators were killed in the shooting. most of the students did come by bus most of the bosses were full police lt. keith white spoke to paris this mor
the community of newtown connecticut takes another significant step as they tried to heal from the shooting rampage at tomorrow former congresswoman gabby giffords will visit the site of the shooting to the students who attended the school attended the hearing. the bus ride to school for sandy hook students is now 6 mi. longer than but this is an important part of the journey. it is a healing shelf so it is supposed to heal us. she heard the gunshots on the school was changed forever the fourth...
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although newtown and tucson are terrible tragedies, the deaths in newtown should not be used to put forward every gun control measure that has been floating around for years because the problem is greater than just guns alone, and i think the chairman's speech indicates that as well. any serious discussion of the causes of gun violence must include a complex reexamination of mental health as it relates to mass shootings, society as a whole has changed as well, and that statement is made. it's difficult for me to measure it but you see a lack of civility in american society has grown considerably in the last couple decades. you see it here in the congress as well when we are partisan and don't treat each other with the respect that we ought to. there are too many video games that celebrate mass killing of innocent people. games that despite attempts at industry self-regulation find their way into the hands of children. an example, one video game released november 2009, which has sold over 22 million copies in the u.s. and u.k. was for foreign distribution because the opening level depicted s
although newtown and tucson are terrible tragedies, the deaths in newtown should not be used to put forward every gun control measure that has been floating around for years because the problem is greater than just guns alone, and i think the chairman's speech indicates that as well. any serious discussion of the causes of gun violence must include a complex reexamination of mental health as it relates to mass shootings, society as a whole has changed as well, and that statement is made. it's...
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people from newtown, connecticut to chicago, illinois are standing up and saying no more. this time it's different. this time we won't back down. this time, we're not going to let the threats stand in the way of progress and protecting our kids. with me now, washington post columnist and msnbc contributor, this week, he wrote about the need for republicans to get on board with gun control. and melissa harris perry host here on msnbc. thank you both for joining me tonight. >> good to be with you. >> e.j., what are you hearing about what the administration is looking to pass here? we're getting different reports. >> well, what i understand, first of all, i think the folks freaking out are freaking out for a reason. there is momentum and they are starting to pick up support. what i understand is there is a lot of support for universal background checks, where, right now, 40-50% of gun sales are through pry vat dealers, unlicensed dealers, gun shows. closing that loophole seems to have a lot of support on congress. so does the ban on the high capacity magazines. that idea seem
people from newtown, connecticut to chicago, illinois are standing up and saying no more. this time it's different. this time we won't back down. this time, we're not going to let the threats stand in the way of progress and protecting our kids. with me now, washington post columnist and msnbc contributor, this week, he wrote about the need for republicans to get on board with gun control. and melissa harris perry host here on msnbc. thank you both for joining me tonight. >> good to be...
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well, this is still very much the post newtown era. so there was great emotion today at a hearing on guns on capitol hill. especially when a very well-known survivor of gun violence, gabby giffords, came forward to deliver her own remarks. and yet during the hearing, we learned of another shooting. this one in arizona. a workplace, one gunman, three shooting victims, one fatal. we begin tonight with this emotional issue. our report from nbc's kelly o'donnell on capitol hill. >> reporter: good evening, brian. the passion so deep, this hearing was packed, included many families and survivors, victims of other shootings. and it was a group of people asking congress to do something, and that is the cause that changed the life of former congresswoman, gabby giffords, and brought her back to washington today. her gift of speech is a distant memory, said husband mark kelly. yet gabby giffords' halting words. >> too many children. >> reporter: here as a survivor of the tucson assassination attempt that left her partially blind and partially pa
well, this is still very much the post newtown era. so there was great emotion today at a hearing on guns on capitol hill. especially when a very well-known survivor of gun violence, gabby giffords, came forward to deliver her own remarks. and yet during the hearing, we learned of another shooting. this one in arizona. a workplace, one gunman, three shooting victims, one fatal. we begin tonight with this emotional issue. our report from nbc's kelly o'donnell on capitol hill. >> reporter:...
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including the 20 children in newtown, connecticut killed by a weapon that fired 6 bullet as second. last week giffords and kelly went to console the families. >> first couple met we spoke to that got a cell phone showed a picture of his daughter and i just about lost it. how do we get to the point where 85 percent of the children in the world that are killed with guns are killed in the united state states? that is a sobering statistics. 85 percent. >> so that's what changed for you. you told me before when i said are you angry? you said no. it's life. do you still feel that way. >> no. >> do you get angry sometimes. >> yes. complicated. >>reporter: they say it is now time for action. common sense change led by gun owners, too. you have a gun. >> yes. >>reporter: still have a gloc glock. >> yes. we are both gun owner owners. we are strong suppor supporters of the second amendment. >>reporter: so it is the common sense consensus you are going for. >> we are and i think most gun owners are in the same camp with us. >>reporter: so the group is called american for responsible solutions a
including the 20 children in newtown, connecticut killed by a weapon that fired 6 bullet as second. last week giffords and kelly went to console the families. >> first couple met we spoke to that got a cell phone showed a picture of his daughter and i just about lost it. how do we get to the point where 85 percent of the children in the world that are killed with guns are killed in the united state states? that is a sobering statistics. 85 percent. >> so that's what changed for you....
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or the fact that we need to arm america's teachers after newtown? >> i think this is a watershed moment. it's an opportunity, i think, for us to seize the moment. and that's what the vice president and the president and i think members of the house and senate are going to do. i think the list that you put up there is a good place to start. i'd add an assault weapons ban to that. it's clear that we have to do something. the vast majority of the american people expect that we'll do something after the massacre at newtown and i think they will get that done. >> sir when we talk about the big push this week, the first calling is a listing session because a self-imposed deadline at the end of this month to come up with proposals for the president to push in his state of the union address. you and other, mayors, that is, have led the way on this. does it have to be a big bold proposal. sore should the white house take incremental stepsed for broader reform? >> well, i think it is important. that the vice president meet and that the congress here of broad
or the fact that we need to arm america's teachers after newtown? >> i think this is a watershed moment. it's an opportunity, i think, for us to seize the moment. and that's what the vice president and the president and i think members of the house and senate are going to do. i think the list that you put up there is a good place to start. i'd add an assault weapons ban to that. it's clear that we have to do something. the vast majority of the american people expect that we'll do...
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jon: clearly no one wants to see another newtown massacre. has there than enough of a sea change on capitol hill that something is going to get done? >> i don't think so because honestly what you don't have is you don't have -- we don't have hearings going on right now about these violent video games that are almost like simulators for carrying out these events. you don't have big hearings into some of the hollywood movies, that glorify this kind of violence and stuff like that. i think until everybody kind of comes together and says okay we're going to talk about all of the problems here, i just don't see how anybody -- either side gives, because clearly this hearing is all about finding guns to ban, and they are just -- and not only are people opposed to it, the thing is even if you did it the argument is that it's not going to -- it's not going to prevent a future newtown. jon: you had to love the irony of that public service announcement with all the hollywood stars talking about, you know, getting rid of weapons, but yet they use them in
jon: clearly no one wants to see another newtown massacre. has there than enough of a sea change on capitol hill that something is going to get done? >> i don't think so because honestly what you don't have is you don't have -- we don't have hearings going on right now about these violent video games that are almost like simulators for carrying out these events. you don't have big hearings into some of the hollywood movies, that glorify this kind of violence and stuff like that. i think...
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but, dan, you look since newtown and the two months since newtown, there's been a huge spike in the sale of assault weapons over the debate of whether or not to ban them. >> another battle the president is facing is the looming debt ceiling and paul krugman has been advocating the secure provision to mint an trillion-dollar platinum coin. the administration says that is not going to happen. the president is looking not to negotiate on the debt ceiling. >> the only option is for the congress to pass. no substitute for congressional action, but you see the republicans in the house are saying we're only going to increase the debt limit if the debt limit is met dollar or dollar for spending cuts. that is a recipe for stalemate. there doesn't appear to be a way around it and there's more stalemate. >> george stephanopoulos, thanks for your reporting. george, by the way, has a packed show with two powerhouse roundtables, "this week" coming up later right here on abc. george, thanks again. >>> meantime, the golden globes are tonight and awards have been historically been considered a good indic
but, dan, you look since newtown and the two months since newtown, there's been a huge spike in the sale of assault weapons over the debate of whether or not to ban them. >> another battle the president is facing is the looming debt ceiling and paul krugman has been advocating the secure provision to mint an trillion-dollar platinum coin. the administration says that is not going to happen. the president is looking not to negotiate on the debt ceiling. >> the only option is for the...
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. >>> city officials in newtown, connecticut, where 26 people were shot dead at an elementary school are calling for tougher gun control measures. hundreds attend add hearing last night and randall pinkston reports. >> reporter: skyla lewis set the picture of her son jesse. he was among the 26 killed at sandy hook elementary school. >> together we can turn the tragedy into the event can turn the tide. >> reporter: the by part san panel is considering policy changes following the december 14th massacre. many spoke in favor of new gun laws, a few against. >> the lawless do not observe gun controls, restrictions, or regulations, and this leaves good and lawful citizens at an unjust advantage of the lawless. >> reporter: he lost his son to the bullets that day. he argued that gun control laws must consider those like lanza who suffer mental illness. >> that a person with these problems could live in a home who had access to among the most powerful firearms available to nonmilitary personnel is unacceptable. >> reporter: he received standing ovations, many of them, parents of the victims,
. >>> city officials in newtown, connecticut, where 26 people were shot dead at an elementary school are calling for tougher gun control measures. hundreds attend add hearing last night and randall pinkston reports. >> reporter: skyla lewis set the picture of her son jesse. he was among the 26 killed at sandy hook elementary school. >> together we can turn the tragedy into the event can turn the tide. >> reporter: the by part san panel is considering policy changes...
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pushed through the law on background checks for gun owners talks to wyatt andrews about gun safety after newtown. >> i think it's a very big moment. a huge moment. capt
pushed through the law on background checks for gun owners talks to wyatt andrews about gun safety after newtown. >> i think it's a very big moment. a huge moment. capt
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we will continue to do whatever we can for the families of newtown. we must also ask ourselves, what is our responsibility to those we have lost, to one another, to the children, and to future generations? during this session, we will begin to answer those questions together. let us do everything to ensure connecticut never suffers a loss such as this. that we take real steps to make our kids and communities safer. last week, my administration announced the formation of the sandy hook advisory commission comprised of officials. we will never know what thatated the events, but no will not stop us from working to help prevent future tragedies. we will make recommendations and areas of school safety, mental health services, and gun violence protection. there will be others that will take action on these issues. i applaud those efforts. the more resources we can bring to bear on this issue, the better. working together, we can and will affect change. there are some things we already know. we must find ways to better respond to those with mental health nee
we will continue to do whatever we can for the families of newtown. we must also ask ourselves, what is our responsibility to those we have lost, to one another, to the children, and to future generations? during this session, we will begin to answer those questions together. let us do everything to ensure connecticut never suffers a loss such as this. that we take real steps to make our kids and communities safer. last week, my administration announced the formation of the sandy hook advisory...
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governor bob mcdonnell created that panel in december after the newtown, connecticut, shootings. the task force is expected to present recommendations that lawmakers could act on in this session. the panel will issue its final report by june. >>> a similar gun control task force in connecticut is now considering ideas from people directly affected by last month's tragedy in newtown. one by one, people stepped to the microphone and urged lawmakers to take action. it was the panel's first public hearing in newtown since the deadly shooting at sandy hook elementary school. connecticut lawmakers hope to vote on a new gun control package around the end of february. >>> super bowl organizers are planning a special tribute in response to the newtown shootings. the children's chorus from sandy hook elementary will sing "america the beautiful" before sunday's game. the group will feature 26 children representing the 20 first graders and six adults killed last month. >>> 6:18. we are tracking flooding problems throughout the area. megan mcgrath is live in bristow now. how is it looking whe
governor bob mcdonnell created that panel in december after the newtown, connecticut, shootings. the task force is expected to present recommendations that lawmakers could act on in this session. the panel will issue its final report by june. >>> a similar gun control task force in connecticut is now considering ideas from people directly affected by last month's tragedy in newtown. one by one, people stepped to the microphone and urged lawmakers to take action. it was the panel's...
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back-to-school morning today for the students who survived is that horrific shooting in sandy hook elementary in newtown, connecticut. it will be their first time back to class since the massacre three weeks ago claimed 26 lives. jay gray is live in monroe, krlt ", where the students will be attending a different school. jay, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, mara. school seven mile in monroe. it was an empty middle school that crews for the last few weeks have been working to refurbish, just one of many changes here since the tragedy. a fresh blanket of snow covers the spot where a mountains of stuffed animals candles and flowers once stood. a sign was pulled from its hinges but this morning will will be school again. >> i'm not sure how we're going to react to it. it's going to be hard. >> reporter: most is going to be difficult for for a event that killed 26. in a town seven miles away, survivors will be here again. >> they want to get back into their routine. >> reporter: furniture and book bags but back in the same exact places when the students rushed out. the student outside has been chang
back-to-school morning today for the students who survived is that horrific shooting in sandy hook elementary in newtown, connecticut. it will be their first time back to class since the massacre three weeks ago claimed 26 lives. jay gray is live in monroe, krlt ", where the students will be attending a different school. jay, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, mara. school seven mile in monroe. it was an empty middle school that crews for the last few weeks have been working to...
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newtown parents poured out their hearts for hours at an emotional hearing on gun violence. parent who is lost their children are pleading for change. poppy harlow went to the hearing. me what you heard from the papers and what changes are most important to them? >> you know, brooke, it went on for hours and even when they ended at midnight, there were more people who wanted to talk. top of mind for people who want tougher gun rules is universal background checks. someone called it a no brainer. a ban on high capacity magazines and assault rifles. again, even here in newtown where the tragedy happened, not everyone is on the same page when it comes to limning gun rights in the country. every single voice last night no matter what side they were on was respected. >> we all recognize december 14th as the day hell came to newtown. >> we lost our son benjamin the morning of december 14th. >> jesse was 6 years old. he had really soft skin. >> remembering their beloved children, newtown parents pleading for change. >> the liberty of any person to own a military style assault weapo
newtown parents poured out their hearts for hours at an emotional hearing on gun violence. parent who is lost their children are pleading for change. poppy harlow went to the hearing. me what you heard from the papers and what changes are most important to them? >> you know, brooke, it went on for hours and even when they ended at midnight, there were more people who wanted to talk. top of mind for people who want tougher gun rules is universal background checks. someone called it a no...
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since newtown there have been nearly 700 gun deaths in the united states. just since nu town. this does not happen in any other country it simply does not. there was a groundbreaking study from the institutes of medicine and the national research council which shows the united states reads the world in firearm homicide and it's 20 sometimes higher than the next 23 countries. and that is a big part of the reason that among developed countries americans now have the lowest probability of living to age 50. you want american exceptionalism? we are exceptional for early death rate, gun violence and things are getting worse not better. since 2004 since 2004 violent homicide have increased by a lot. the number of shootings per year since 2004 has doubled. the number of victims per year has tripled and half of all the mass killing deaths in this country like new town, aurora and virginia tech have all taken place since 2004. what happened that should mark the beginning of such a deadly period in american history? what happened? here's what, the assault weapons ban expired. that was th
since newtown there have been nearly 700 gun deaths in the united states. just since nu town. this does not happen in any other country it simply does not. there was a groundbreaking study from the institutes of medicine and the national research council which shows the united states reads the world in firearm homicide and it's 20 sometimes higher than the next 23 countries. and that is a big part of the reason that among developed countries americans now have the lowest probability of living...
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we join the nation in sorrow over the tragedy that occurred in newtown, connecticut. there is nothing more precious than our children. and we have no more sacred duty than to protect our children and to keep them safe. that's why we ask former congressman and undersecretary of homeland security asa hutchinson to bring in every available expert to develop a model school shield program. one that can be individual lly tailered to make our schools as safe as possible. it's time to throw an immediate blanket of security around our children. about a third of our schools right now have armed security already because it works. and that number is growing every day. right now state officials, local authorities and school districts in 50 states are considering their own plans to protect children in schools. in addition, we need to enforce the thousands of gun laws already on the books. prosecuting criminals who misuse firearms works. unfortunately we have seen a dramatic collapse in federal gun prosecutions in recent years. overall since 2011, federal firearms prosecutions per c
we join the nation in sorrow over the tragedy that occurred in newtown, connecticut. there is nothing more precious than our children. and we have no more sacred duty than to protect our children and to keep them safe. that's why we ask former congressman and undersecretary of homeland security asa hutchinson to bring in every available expert to develop a model school shield program. one that can be individual lly tailered to make our schools as safe as possible. it's time to throw an...
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the vice president will submit his proposal for post-newtown gun control on tuesday we believe. it seems to be coalescing around cracking down on high-capacity magazines and beefing up background checks on gun buyers. can the administration muscle those two things through. >> the white house says they will continue to push the weapons assault ban but know they won't get it through. they do believe they can create a consensus particularly around this idea of background checks, universal background checks and nra not backing down which is white house the will look at executive orders this he can act on on their own. more data sharing for where sales are coming from and see people like senator chuck schumer and call for voluntary, big retailers to voluntary suspend any sales of assault weapons while this is being debated. but, dan, you look since newtown and the two months since then there's been a huge spike in the sale of assault weapons over the debate of whether or not to ban them. >> the debt ceiling and paul krugman has been advocates an n obscure proposal to mint a trillion
the vice president will submit his proposal for post-newtown gun control on tuesday we believe. it seems to be coalescing around cracking down on high-capacity magazines and beefing up background checks on gun buyers. can the administration muscle those two things through. >> the white house says they will continue to push the weapons assault ban but know they won't get it through. they do believe they can create a consensus particularly around this idea of background checks, universal...
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. >> pelley: connecticut legislators held a hearing on gun violence last night at newtown high school. a witness, marianne jacobs, called for better mental health services for children. we don't know what drove the gunman in newtown to kill, and the fact is that 95% of violent acts are committed by people with no serious mental illness. even so, the shooting has put a spotlight on the treatment for the mentally ill, and here's dr. jon lapook. >> reporter: four years ago, zac pogliano was a fun-loving teenager. he had plenty of friends and played in a rock band. his mother, laura, remembers when he suddenly became paranoid. >> i could come home and bang on my own door after work every day, "please let me in. it's your mom. " and finally i would crawl through my window. >> reporter: he would lock you out. >> he would lock me out and then one day horribly, literally, he opened to the door to me and i could tell by the look on his face that he did not know who i was. >> reporter: eventually, zach made a confession. >> he said, "did you know i've been hearing voices for a year? >> reporter
. >> pelley: connecticut legislators held a hearing on gun violence last night at newtown high school. a witness, marianne jacobs, called for better mental health services for children. we don't know what drove the gunman in newtown to kill, and the fact is that 95% of violent acts are committed by people with no serious mental illness. even so, the shooting has put a spotlight on the treatment for the mentally ill, and here's dr. jon lapook. >> reporter: four years ago, zac...